Forensic Science Regulator
- Date 7 July 2026
- Sector Regulators
- Decision(s) FOI 36(2)(b)(ii): Not upheld, FOI 36(2)(c): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information about Section 5A road traffic toxicology and drugs analysis at Hampshire Scientific Services. The Forensic Science Regulator disclosed some information and withheld the remainder under sections 36(2)(b)(ii), 36(2)(c), 40(2) and 41 of FOIA. These exemptions concern prejudice to the effective conduction of public affairs, personal data and information provided in confidence, respectively. The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information engages sections 36(2)(b)(ii) and 36(2)(c) of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require any steps.